Sandia National Laboratories · 6 hours ago
Cleared - Senior Administrator, Safeguards & Security Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $278K/yr
12+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work. The Senior Administrator for the Safeguards & Security team will provide strategic leadership and manage security initiatives to enhance Sandia's security posture, collaborating across various teams and stakeholders.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
This role will be responsible for cross-functional collaboration and serve as a vital link across the NNSA Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) to identify and implement complex-wide strategies for effective security programs
Collaborate with Sandia mission programs to integrate security into future lab-level initiatives (i.e. Annual Core Research Reactor (ACRR), Combined Radiation Environments of Survivability Testing (CREST), Microelectronic Component Capability (MC2)); prepare specific studies related to security; identify gaps or problem areas; investigate alternative options; analyze cost implications; recommend and implement solutions
Proactive management of significant impact, high-level deliverables, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission. Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations, DOE Headquarters Project Velocity, etc. allowing current program work to continue without negative impacts to program or mission deliverables
Advance the integration for security initiatives by including and mentoring Distinguished staff
Influence decisions at the leadership level to optimize resources and enhance Sandia's overall security posture
Apply mission knowledge and experience to independently judge work quality, performance, and alignment of results with customer expectations and exercise authority to modify strategy or approach as necessary
Counsel and assist employees and management on government legislation, U.S. Department of Energy contract compliance, and Sandia policies or procedures to ensure Security compliance
Provide strategic direction for the development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for security programs and overall security performance
Collaborate with DOE/NNSA stakeholders, mission and functional partners to develop trust-based relationships, providing opportunities for early security program integration to enable Sandia¿s success
Drive corporate-level long- and short-term security operational objectives and ensure compliance and implementation of security policies through integration with Sandia¿s security program and policy owners
Partner with the Officially Designated Security Authority (ODSA) and the Officially Designated Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) to influence security strategy and funding for the organization, ensuring alignment with DOE and NNSA priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Plus, twelve or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job
Demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance
Demonstrated ability to lead, partner, and collaborate to complete work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers
Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and teams
Experience in all S&S program areas, including but not limited to: Physical Security, Personnel Security, Performance Assurance, Information Security
Experience working with or in Safeguards and Security at DOE, NNSA, or other sites across the Nuclear Security Enterprise
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate laws, regulations, and contractual requirements related to Safeguards and Security
Deep knowledge and understanding of Sandia¿s S&S policies/procedures and ability to interpret, execute, and implement necessary modifications
Technical understanding and knowledge of a variety of state-of-the-art security systems and/or requirements to implement protective methods and measures for unique security environments
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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